2025 Lineup!
STONEY CURTIS BAND
The buzz has grown steadily on The Stoney Curtis Band since Shrapnel Records released the debut album from the veteran blues artist in 2005.
This is one of those times when you can almost hear it from it’s title.. “Acid Blues Experience”
The Stoney Curtis Band has been working the circuit for years honing their own brand of psychedelic blues rock. Heavily steeped in 60’s/70’s
psychedelia, Blues, Blues Rock, Rock Fusion, the Stoney Curtis Band has translated the energy of their phenomenal live show all over the
USA, Europe and UK.. They have appeared on the legendary "ROCKPALAST" in Europe..
In the tradition of classic blues-rock power-trios such as the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Cream, and Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, the
Stoney Curtis band are centered around their lead singer/lead guitarist Stoney Curtis. “My music is everything I heard and lived my whole life.
Blues & Rock n Roll.. My Southside Chicago roots and West Coast journey. “We combined it all together with band-mates Jeff Tortora
(drummer) and Barry Barnes (Bass) to make it all Stoney Curtis Band.”
It is no wonder why rows of Harley’s line up anywhere in the world this band plays and people travel for miles to see this aggressive trio whip
the crowd into a frenzy with their own brand of psychedelic blues rock, fueled by Stoney’s non-stop guitar blues riffs & pyrotechnics with a
world class rhythm section.
Stoney Curtis is the Lead Guitarist and band leader of COUNT'S 77 which features Danny Count Koker of History Channels "Counting Cars"
and Count's Kustoms in Las Vegas He has made several appearances on the hit TV show..
BEX MARSHALL
UK British Blues Award winner Bex Marshall’s unique style is a mix
of soulful back-porch slide,rock, and roots’ragtime, then there's
her voice, a powerful melting pot of old black woman’s heartache
and rock diva soul.
It’s been 10 years since Bex Marshalls last release, after a busy
touring schedule, independently breaking in to several
international markets, this album is a intense culmination of focus
and personal release over the last few years, Bex was able to stand
still for a moment and draw in local london talented friends in the
form of Richie Stevens on drums (Tine Turner, Dido, Joss Stone,
Simply Red, George Clinton), Toby Baker (BB King, Eric Clapton,
Alexander ONeil, Sinead O Connor), B.J Cole (Elton John, ColdPlay,
Sting, Shania Twain, Robbie Williams) New York's funk god Robert
Eugene Daniels RIP and Aurora Mannola wizkid on Bass, London's
Gospel Queen Shola Adegoroye and Legendary Danny Bryan on
Percussion (Taj Mahal) under the spell of Bex Marshall created a
soulful blues, with a funky hard undertone in the Snakepit Studios,
North London. This third album was engineered and co-produced
by Nick Hunt (Dave Stewart, Boy George, Placebo, George Clinton).
BEAUX GRIS GRIS & the Apocalypse
Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse (pronounced \bo\ \gree-gree\ ) California-
based roots rock (blending Blues Rock Americana, Country, and Soul) band created
and led by Louisiana-born-and-raised musician Greta Valenti (Well Hung Heart)
and UK British Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, Robin Davey (The Hoax, DVL,
Well Hung Heart).
Due to the band’s cross-Atlantic touring, The Apocalypse comprises various talented musicians from across the globe. Joined by the talents of music industry heavyweights such as Tom Rasulo Drums (USA/UK) OR Alex Thomas (Anna Calvi, Bat For Lashes, Squarepusher) (UK) on Drums; Emma Jonson (UK) & Sam Robertson (USA) or Daniel Kirkpatrick (USA) on Keys, plus Stephen Mildwater (UK) and Chris Cunningham (USA) on Bass. Plus various other collaborations and guest appearances.
To fully understand Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse, experience the band live. With a mix of soulful songs, intense energy, and world-class award-winning musicianship, RhythmBooze summed up the show finale as “A mind-boggling, blistering finish with everything thrown in including the kitchen sink...truly memorable”. When LouderSounds preaches “Let Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse twist yer melons and remind you of the wonder of life” it might be because the band vibe is easier to pin down than their unique take on the roots genres. Rockshot Magazine elaborates “This extremely entertaining collective is a New Orleans-inspired, American blues-folk-soul band, who refuse to be pigeon-holed”.
Beaux Gris Gris and The Apocalypse's debut album Love & Murder spurned Top 10 hits in genre charts across Europe. The album's wide-reaching appeal earned it a #13 placement in the “Top 50 Albums of the Year” by Classic Rock Magazine, describing it as “A sensual, vibrant cocktail”. Having headlined festivals across Europe, including Upton Festival (UK), The Great British R&B Festival (UK), Moulin (Netherlands), and Blues Alive (Czech Republic), the band was nominated for Band of the Year at the European Blues Awards.
Multi-award-winning vocalist and songwriter Greta Valenti is Louisiana-born-and-bred creative with generations of her family dating back before the Louisiana Purchase. Her rock outfit Well Hung Heart (OCMA’s Best Live Band) toured the USA opening for Fitz & The Tantrums, Twenty One Pilots, Foreigner, and Offspring.
Guitarist & co-collaborator Robin Davey was the youngest ever inductee into the British Blues Hall of Fame. He spent time as an artist on Atlantic and Interscope Records and has recorded with a wide spectrum of artists from Mick Jagger to Katy Perry.
This year, the band is releasing their 3rd album, “Hot Nostalgia Radio” on their independent label, GROW VISION Music & Records, and touring extensively across the UK, Europe, & United States.
BRIAN JAMES & the Revival
Nashville guitar slinger and frontman Brian James brings his brand of blues and soul revival to the stage every time he sets foot on it. The Nashville 2014 Blues Challenge Winner and 2015 NIMA Nomination (Best Performer) reawakens the real music inspired by the pioneers while authentically contributing to the future of roots music. As a fiery national touring act now residing in Oregon, Brian is now being Inducted to the Oregon Blues Hall of Fame 2025 along with bandmate Walter Herleman-Harp (aka Howlin' Dogma and frontman of The Devil Cat Motor Club) who is also being inducted.
Brian James and his band have played festivals and clubs, building a loyal following anywhere they go. The energy, emotion and feeling pours out of every step of that strut as he glides across the stage it's an interactive, infectious exchange, like a dance, with his audience. He’s just doing what he loves and when you are in the crowd, you feel it. This guy is real and … he’s real good.
“To watch Brian onstage is to be totally enthralled and charmed by him. He is a cross between Jimi Hendrix with a touch of the Allman Brothers mixed right in to bring a performance that is all Brian James.” – (Andy Ellis, The Guitar Show)
The ALVAREZ BAND
Introducing The Alvarez Band, a Los Angeles-based power trio led by the charismatic Andrew Alvarez, whose commanding stage presence and extraordinary guitar skills pay homage to blues legends like Stevie Ray Vaughn and Johnny Winter. Specializing in BLUESROCK and original compositions, this talented group delivers performances that captivate audiences, backed by a gutsy rhythm section that adds depth and power to their sound. With a track record of gracing prestigious venues & festivals including The Coach House Concert Hall and opening for renowned acts such as Coco Montoya, Albert Cummings, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Dennis Jones Band, and the gifted Samantha Fish, The Alvarez Band embodies the enduring spirit of classic Blues Rock.
MILO SLEDGE
From Ventura, CA, Milo Sledge performs all over Ventura and Santa Barbara counties and beyond as a solo and trio. Milo has an eclectic mix of Blues, Jazz, Americana, R&B, and more.
Blues Bullet
Joey6strangs has been lead guitar frontman
singer for Blues Bullet since 2003 in junior
high. Playing in multiple bands with genres
ranging from heavy metal to studying jazz
and classical music in college and hitting
the downtown bar scene in Ventura, Santa Barbara, Santa Paula, Ojai and LA with fast and aggressive music. Whether it be Blues, Rock, Metal or R&B, Joey‘s six string is caulked, locked, and ready to rock Doc!!
Blues Bullet is a blues-infused 3 piece rock sensation! “We are a high energy rock band who captures the audience with covers songs from Cream to Gretta Van Fleet, Stevie Ray Vaughan to Allman brothers and with catchy originals proven to rock the house!”
Smokey & Friends
Steve Hinojosa aka ‘Smokey’, has been playing music since the age of 5. Starting in the world of classical piano, he grew up playing in National Federation and Junior Bach festivals in Southern California. After developing a foundation in music theory and technicality on the keys, he expanded his musical interests into guitar with the help of his late uncle Daniel with a swap meet special acoustic. It was from then that the love of playing the guitbox bloomed. In high school Smokey played guitar, keys and supporting vocals with some school mates in their band “Redemption”.
Around that same time, he got his first job working at a musical instrument distribution company in Ventura, ca. It was here that he worked in multiple positions fulfilling orders, shipping, and ultimately a sales representative.
Having access to all sorts of musical instruments and accessories, Smokey expanded his craft to bass, ukulele, harmonica, and drums.
Ultimately Smokey met Bill Macpherson, an accomplished professor and musician, at a local jam session and the two joined forces to found Smokey & Friends in 2013. Since then, S&F has been playing throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles county providing a refreshing mix of blues, rock, reggae and soul with their own twist of musicality.
PADDY MARSH
Paddy Marsh, formerly of Crooked Eye Tommy, brings a taste of Acoustic Folk and Blues to another level. His powerful voice and outstanding guitar brings euphoria of the blues to your very soul. Paddy is becoming a force of his own among the Central coast blues lovers. His song writing and lyrics will have you dancin in your seat as he brings the story of the life he lives as a blues player.
Dirty Pool Blues Band
A local dirty blues & old burned out rock band that's just
looking to play some good ole Rockin' Blues music with a few bonehead friends around town... and we'll throw down a few
classic rock tunes just to mix it up a tad bit.
*Eric Ponce De Leon (guitar and lead vocals)
*Brian "HOOCH' Malfitano (bass & backup vocals)
*Rafael Santos (drums)
*Alan Garrison (vocals & harmonica)